Committee backs memorial supporting stronger ties with Taiwan, 8–1
Summary
House Joint Memorial 1, endorsing stronger trade, technology and educational ties with Taiwan and continued goodwill exchanges, received an 8–1 do‑pass recommendation after supporters and Taipei office representatives spoke to long‑standing relations.
Representative Caballero presented House Joint Memorial 1 to affirm and encourage stronger relations between New Mexico and Taiwan in trade, technology, education and official exchanges.
Victor Yang, senior counselor at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, addressed the committee by video and noted the sister‑state relationship that began in 1985. "It is my great privilege to stand here," Yang said, urging continued people‑to‑people exchanges and cooperation.
Members who spoke in favor cited longstanding ties, potential for technology and trade collaboration (including semiconductor supply chains referenced in members' remarks), and reciprocal goodwill. One member explained a yes vote by saying the memorial supports continued strong relations with Taiwan. The committee moved a 'do pass' recommendation; recorded roll call was 8 yes and 1 no.
Action taken: Committee moved a do-pass recommendation for HJM1 (final tally: 8 yes, 1 no).
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